Celebrate one of America's most legendary backpacking trails with this Teton Crest Trail Poster by Swell Scenes. Featuring the iconic high-alpine traverse as it winds through wildflower meadows with the jagged peaks of the Grand, Middle, and South Tetons rising like ancient granite sentinels, this artwork captures the essence of Wyoming's crown jewel trail. Perfect for backpackers, Grand Teton visitors, Jackson Hole residents, thru-hikers, and anyone who's experienced the magic of the Death Canyon Shelf and Hurricane Pass.
Why You'll Love It
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America's Premier Alpine Trail: The 40-mile Teton Crest Trail ranks among the nation's most spectacular backpacking routes—traversing 8,000-10,000 feet through Grand Teton National Park, Jedediah Smith Wilderness, and two national forests with unparalleled views of jagged peaks.
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Captures Mountain Majesty: Panoramic composition showcases the trail winding through alpine meadows with the Cathedral Group—Grand, Middle, and South Tetons—dominating the skyline, evoking memories of wildflowers, glacial lakes, and high mountain air.
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Perfect Backpacker Gift: Ideal for thru-hikers who've completed the TCT, Grand Teton National Park visitors, Jackson Hole locals, Death Canyon Shelf campers, or anyone who dreams of high-alpine adventure.
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Mountain Home Essential: Adds authentic Wyoming backcountry character to homes, cabins, adventure lodges, outdoor enthusiast spaces, or anywhere celebrating mountain wilderness and backpacking culture.
About the Teton Crest Trail
The Teton Crest Trail stands as one of America's most coveted backpacking experiences—a 40-mile high-route traverse along the spine of the Teton Range that rarely drops below 8,000 feet elevation and showcases some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on the continent. The trail winds through multiple jurisdictions including Grand Teton National Park, Jedediah Smith Wilderness, and Bridger-Teton and Caribou-Targhee National Forests, creating a journey through diverse alpine ecosystems and stunning wilderness. Most backpackers complete the TCT in 4-6 days, though trail runners tackle it in under 24 hours and casual hikers can extend the experience to a week or more. The journey typically begins either at Phillips Pass on Teton Pass (Highway 22) or via the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram at Teton Village, which shortcuts 5 miles and 2,500 feet of elevation gain by depositing hikers at 10,450-foot Rendezvous Mountain. From there, the trail traverses some of the Tetons' most iconic terrain—Marion Lake surrounded by wildflower meadows teeming with lupine, paintbrush, and columbine; the Death Canyon Shelf, a narrow plateau extending for miles with cliffs rising hundreds of feet to the west and stunning views of the Cathedral Group; Alaska Basin's pristine wilderness lakes and glacier-carved cirques; and Hurricane Pass, perhaps the trail's most breathtaking viewpoint, where the Grand, Middle, and South Tetons tower overhead while Schoolroom Glacier clings to steep mountainsides. The trail's high elevation means a short season—mid-July through early September offers the most reliable snow-free conditions, though ice axes and crampons can be necessary even in August during heavy snow years. Backpackers must secure permits for camping within Grand Teton National Park boundaries, though the Alaska Basin section in Jedediah Smith Wilderness requires no permits and offers excellent camping with abundant water sources. Wildlife encounters on the TCT are common—marmots and pikas inhabit the rocky slopes, moose frequent lakeshores and meadows, and both black and grizzly bears roam the backcountry (bear canisters are required). The trail's dramatic beauty comes from the Tetons' unique geology—young mountains (just 9 million years old) thrust upward along a fault line, then carved by glaciers into the sharp peaks, U-shaped canyons, and hanging valleys visible throughout the hike. Whether you've stood atop Hurricane Pass watching weather sweep across the peaks, camped on the Death Canyon Shelf under a blanket of stars, traversed wildflower meadows with the Grand Teton reflected in alpine tarns, or simply dream of this bucket-list backpacking adventure, the Teton Crest Trail represents the pinnacle of American mountain wilderness. This poster celebrates the trail that traverses the heart of the Tetons and the high-alpine beauty that draws backpackers from around the world.
Print & Frame Details
- Premium 189gsm matte paper using archival pigment inks
- Panoramic composition capturing alpine meadows and Teton peaks
- Framed options include a 0.75″ (1.9 cm) Ayous wood frame in black, white, or natural
- Lightweight Acrylite front protector and hanging hardware included
- Available in multiple sizes, framed or unframed
- Printed to order to reduce waste and support sustainable practices
Thoughtful Craftsmanship
At Swell Scenes, every print is made to order with museum-quality materials. Our backpacking trail art series celebrates legendary routes and wilderness — made for adventurers who want to bring mountain memories into their homes.
About Swell Scenes
Swell Scenes turns iconic trails and mountain destinations into bold, beautiful artwork that fits any space. With a passion for backpacking, Wyoming wilderness, and design, our posters celebrate the trails and peaks that inspire high-alpine adventure.
